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Definition shout in American English

shout verb

verb
/ʃaʊt/
1

to say something in a loud voice

Example

"Stop!" he shouted.

Example

"I want to go now," Danny shouted at the top of his voice.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
1.1

to use a loud voice when you are angry

Example

Donna shouted at the men furiously.

Example

As she left the court, she shouted insults at the police.

Example

Some of the patients were screaming and shouting at the nurses.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
1.2

to use a loud voice when you want someone far away to hear you

Example

We shouted across to the driver to tell him to turn off the engine.

Synonyms and related words
shout call out cry
1.3

to make a sudden loud noise because you are afraid or are feeling pain

Example

A man in the next bed was shouting wildly in pain.

Synonyms and related words
shout cry out tremble
2

to offer to buy something for someone, especially food or drink

Example

I'll shout you lunch.

Synonyms and related words
buy get purchase
Definition shout in American English